It is an old psychological axiom that constant exposure to the object of fear immunizes against the fear.
Self-discipline is the golden key; without it, you cannot be happy.
Ignore past failures and forge ahead.
An idea accepted as true from any source can be every bit as powerful as hypnosis.
You are embarking on the greatest adventure of your life - to improve your self-image, to create more meaning in your life and in the lives of others. This is your responsibility.
Within you, whoever you may be, regardless of how big a failure you may think yourself to be, is the ability and the power to do whatever you need to do to be happy and successful.